NYC Mayor Eric Adams, indicted for corruption, seeks to move his trial date up to April 1 to focus on re-election.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat indicted in September for accepting luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions, has requested his corruption and bribery trial be moved up from April 23 to April 1. Adams aims to focus on his re-election campaign ahead of a competitive Democratic primary in June. His attorney offered to waive certain discovery materials to speed up the trial, while prosecutors indicated readiness for any trial date, though they are still reviewing seized documents and Adams' personal cellphone.

November 16, 2024
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